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Patent GB-2049406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in dish washing machines
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 1980-04-01
Abstract: In a dish washing machine comprising well (5), circulating pump (9) and discharge pump (10), the well has a vertical transverse wall (6) on which are mounted both the motors (7, 8) of the pumps with their respective shafts passing through said wall, and the pumps are housed within the well with parts (45, 46) of their housings being integral with said wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077697-A (GB)
Title: Breakdown recovery vehicle
IPC: B60P3/12
Filed: 1980-04-23
Abstract: Hoisting apparatus, particularly of the type adapted to be mounted on a truck or similar vehicle and to be employed for handling disabled motor vehicles and for performing hoisting, pulling or towing operations, comprises a winch (35) with a service cable (33) running over a sheave (31) or similar guide attached to the end of a boom which is pivotally mounted on a supporting framework including two horizontal parallel beams (11, 13). The boom comprises a bottom boom section (15) pivotted to the framework, and a top boom section (17) telescopically displaceable inside the bottom boom section (15); the bottom boom section (15) being arranged and displaceable in a vertical plane situated midway between the two beams (11, 13) of the framework and operable by means of two symmetrically located hydraulic piston-and-cylinder units (18, 21 and 19, 23) which extend from attachment points on opposite sides of the outermost end of the bottom boom section (15) and extend, at an angle to each other, to mounting attachment points on separate ones of the framework beams (11, 13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2052425-A (GB)
Title: Chain conveyor
IPC: B65G19/24
Filed: 1980-06-13
Abstract: For fixing conveyor elements (7) to the chain strands (5, 6) in a chain conveyor having two chain strands (5, 6) running over sprockets (1; 3), pairs of projections (9, 10) are used which grip one chain link in each case and which each have an arcuate outline on one side and are pivotally mounted on the conveyor element (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2055264-A (GB)
Title: A circuit protection switch
IPC: H01H71/40
Filed: 1980-07-15
Abstract: The invention relates to an overcurrent protection switch having a thermal tripping device 18 such as a bimetallic strip and a magnetic tripping device 20 comprising a coil which surrounds at least part of a plunger armature. A resistance wire which has a positive temperature coefficient is used as a heating filament for heating the thermal tripping device 18. An additional resistor 22 having a positive temperature coefficient is connected in parallel with the series combination of the tripping devices 18, 20 to achieve shunting. Normally, current is shunted through the resistor 22, but as the temperature rises in the case of a over-current, the resistance of the resistor 22 increases so that the majority of the current is commutated to the combination of the tripping devices 18 and 20. In the case where the current is sufficiently high, the magnetic tripping device 20 opens the contact 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083865-A (GB)
Title: Electrically driven fan and pump assembly
IPC: H02K7/14
Filed: 1980-09-13
Abstract: An electrically driven fan and pump assembly for a vehicle comprises a reversible electric motor (1) which drives both a fan (6) and a pump (9) such that the pump is operative and the fan inoperative whilst the motor rotates in one direction, and the pump is inoperative and the fan operative whilst the motor rotates in the opposite direction. The drive means (13) between the motor and the pump and that (7) between the motor and the fan may be one-way clutches, and the fan may be provided with means to feather each fan blade to render it inoperative whilst rotating. The fan acts as a radiator cooling fan whilst the pump is a vacuum pump for a brake system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2061202-A (GB)
Title: Radial tyre crown reinforcements
IPC: B60C9/20
Filed: 1980-10-10
Abstract: An annular reinforcing structure for vehicle tires of a radial carcass has at least two radially superimposed layers of metal cords having an elongation at break between 2.6% and 3.2%. Two reinforcing rings are disposed in a radially external position at the extremities of the layers of metal cords with the axially outer edges coinciding with each other. The rings have a width between 7% and 40% of the width of the radially inner layers, and comprise metal cords having an elongation at break between 4% and 8%. The metal cords are oriented according to the longitudinal direction of the tire and are disposed in at least two radially superimposed strips.
Patent GB-2085294-A (GB)
Title: Quilts
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 1980-10-16
Abstract: A quilt has a filling (13) divided into two portions by two layers of material (14), each attached by lines of stitching (16) to its adjacent side of the quilt cover (12). The layers define between them an air pocket (15) which preferably extends across the whole area of the quilt. The air pocket acts to increase the warmth value of the quilt for a given quantity of filling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2063125-A (GB)
Title: Pouring system for uphill teeming
IPC: B22D35/04
Filed: 1980-11-05
Abstract: The units of a bottom pouring or uphill teeming system each comprise a pre-assembled unit e.g. trumpet unit (Figure 2) or runner unit (Figure 3) with the requisite number of adjacent holloware pieces (7 or 10) suitably joined together, the joined holloware pieces being encased in an outer sheath. The outer sheath may be a wrapping of fibrous refractory material or refractory material cast around the holloware sections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2065450-A (GB)
Title: Dipped rubber or the like products
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 1980-12-08
Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a rubber or the like glove that has an integral cuff and comprises a hand portion (2) formed from rubber or plastics material with a separate resilient cuff portion (3) secured to the hand portion (2) by the material of the hand portion. Thus, a cuff can be placed on a former (4) and the former dipped into a bath of rubber or the like member (5) to a depth such that part of the cuff lies below the level of the bath and when the material of the bath penetrates that part of the cuff as a coating is applied to the former. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2093790-A (GB)
Title: Wrapper or greetings card for wrapping goods
IPC: B65D75/54
Filed: 1981-03-03
Abstract: A wrapper (10) in the form of a plain wrapper or a greetings card comprises a sheet of material (14) scored or incised along lines (16, 18) or provided with an insert of suitable material to facilitate folding. The illustrated wrapper is foldable to cover three sides of e.g. an audio or video cassette. The sheet (14) is provided with an adhesive portion (20) for attachment to the cassette. A covering which may be a separate strip or a portion of the sheet (14), is provided to prevent adhesion of the adhesive portion (20) to the cassette prior to uncovering of the adhesive portion (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2072235-A (GB)
Title: Cladding and cladding components
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 1981-03-20
Abstract: A cladding panel comprises a cold rolled sheet (12) provided with identical side edge portions comprising a rolled-back part (14) and a two-limbed lip (15) which serves to both reinforce the edges of the panel (12) and provide a securing element for a cover strip (30). The panel is one component of a cladding which can comprise other components such as a mullion/door assembly, the other components such as mullions being provided with identical side edge configurations to the panels so that all components of the cladding are interchangeable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in window fasteners
IPC: E05C1/06
Filed: 1981-05-28
Abstract: A casement window fastener comprises a body member 10, a sliding bolt 19 mounted on it and a handle 14 mounted on the body member 10 and operatively connected to the bolt 19 so that pivotal movement of the handle 14 causes the bolt 19 to slide into and out of the operative position. The handle 14 is coupled to the catch 19 by a pin 21 which engages within a slot 20 in the catch 19. During assembly of the fastener the pin 21 may be secured in either of two alterative positions L or R on the handle 14 so that the handle 14 may be assembled as part of a left-handed or right-handed fastener. Two locking mechanisms are shown. One comprises a slider 25 movable in a recess in the body 10 to and from a position 25a which blocks the movement of the bolt from the engaging position and the other comprises a grub screw 26 engageable with a recess in the body member 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2080799-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of diphenyl ether derivatives
IPC: C07C69/74
Filed: 1981-07-09
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I> <IMAGE>  wherein R<1> represents hydrogen or the group COR<2>, wherein R<2> represents straight or branched chained alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms optionally substituted with phenyl, naphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl or m-phenoxy-benzyl; cycloalkyl having 3 to 6 carbon atoms optionally substituted with one or more straight or branched chained alkyl or alkenyl groups having up to 6 carbon atoms;  or phenyl or naphthyl, comprises     a) reacting an ester of formula (II),   <IMAGE> wherein X represents chlorine or bromine and R<2> is as defined above, with an alkali metal salt of phenol and b) if desired converting the diphenyl ether so obtained to m-phenoxybenzyl alcohol by the hydrolysis of the ester group.
Patent GB-2103980-A (GB)
Title: Soldering components to a substrate
Inventor: MOORE PATRICK WILIAM HENRY
IPC: B23K35/02
Filed: 1981-08-18
Abstract: A solder paste composition includes a particulate solder alloy, a flux, and a solid particulate material, e.g. copper, having a melting point higher than that of the solder alloy. Components (11) soldered to a substrate with the solder paste composition are spaced from the substrate by the solid particles (21) therebetween. This facilitates removal of flux residues from the space between the component and the substrate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083935-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machines
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 1981-08-24
Abstract: A fruit machine incorporates a game feature whereby, when the reels or simulated reels have stopped rotating during a game, one or more lamps 7 associated with the reels may be lit indicating that the player may press one or more skip buttons 6 associated with the lamps 7. When the player presses one of the skip buttons 6, the associated reel will be caused to rotate in one of two opposite directions so as to render a fruit symbol on the reel visible to the player within the viewing window 8 which was not previously visible. By pressing one or more of the skip buttons, therefore, the player is given a further chance of obtaining a winning combination of fruit symbols along any of the three combination lines 9, 10 and 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2090097-A (GB)
Title: Radar Simulator
IPC: G09B9/54
Filed: 1981-09-08
Abstract: A radar simulator includes a representation of a scene 10 mounted on a transport 11, 12 to provide movement relative to a transducer 15 of a camera 19 to simulate movement of the camera view over the scene. The transducer 15 is scanned in radial increments, controlled by a radius clock generator 24 and in circumferential increments, controlled by an angle clock generator 28 in a polar pattern to simulate a radar signal. The polar scan is referenced to an origin defined by counters 33, 63 and the transducer is partially scanned so that additional movement over the scene may be simulated by moving the scanned area by incrementing the counters. In a simulation of airborne radar, the transport movement represents heading and scanned area movement drift. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109479-A (GB)
Title: Linear bearing unit
Inventor: TERAMACHI HIROSHI
IPC: F16C29/06
Filed: 1981-11-06
Abstract: The bearing case of the linear bearing unit contains a plurality of holes for non-loaded balls and semi- circular deep track grooves whereby an increased contact surface is achieved between the loaded balls and track grooves. The upper track grooves involve a right angle therebetween relative to the center of the bearing unit, causing no edge load to occur. Prestress (or preload) may be applied to loaded balls in some of four track grooves by way of a bolt 16 and a slot 114. Side covers (or return plates) firmly secured to both end faces of the bearing case contain annular grooves corresponding to annular projections on both the end faces. U-shaped concave portions in alignment with four track grooves thereon and tongue portions serve for reversing the movement of the loaded balls. The grooves for the loaded balls may be in a sleeve fitted into the bearing case. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092037-A (GB)
Title: Alloying and casting oxidisable metal
IPC: B22D21/00
Filed: 1981-11-20
Abstract: A base metal or alloy (M) in the molten state is further alloyed with readily oxidizable elements (19) in an alloying chamber (10) containing a protective atmosphere, whereupon a plugged hole (14) in the alloying chamber is opened to allow the alloy to flow into a mold (16) cavity also previously filled with a non-oxidizing atmosphere; consequently, the easily oxidized alloy is cast in the absence of atmospheric oxygen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2090463-A (GB)
Title: Composite Electrolytes
IPC: H01M6/18
Filed: 1981-11-24
Abstract: The invention provides a composite lithium ion conducting solid electrolyte material consisting of a lithium halide (e.g. Lil), LiOH.H2O and optionally a refractory oxide such as Al2O3. The mole ratio of halide to hydroxide is from 1:1 to 25:1. Certain examples of such materials have exhibited high ionic conductivities at room temperature and other examples have exhibited high and stable ionic conductivities at elevated temperatures without loss of mechanical integrity.
Patent GB-2099630-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum type circuit breaker operating means
IPC: H01H33/66
Filed: 1982-01-15
Abstract: A vacuum type circuit breaker which has an operating lever (31) pivotably connected at one end 136 thereof to a centrally pivoted member (not shown) having its other end connected to the movable electrode (102) (not shown) of a vacuum switch tube. The other end of the lever 31 is connected to a closing spring (55) through an energy storage link mechanism (54). The operating lever (31) functions to drive the movable electrode (102). The energy storage link mechanism (54) is provided with a crank (52) pivotally supported on a shaft (2051). In the changed condition of a spring 55 the force which the energy storage link mechanism (54) applies to the operating lever (31) acts to the left of the pivot 2051 and is set such that it is less than a force on the operating lever (31) which is produced by the difference between the internal pressure of the vacuum switch tube and atmospheric pressure. As the vacuum switch contacts begin to close the line of action X1 of the spring 55 creases the pivot 2051 so that the spring and pressure difference act together to close the contacts. With this arrangement occurrence of lost vacuum is detected and the closing of the switch is prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2093547-A (GB)
Title: Pipe connector
IPC: F16L37/42
Filed: 1982-01-22
Abstract: A pipe connector for connecting a static gas pipe P1 from a supply to a flexible pipe P2 to a gas consuming appliance comprises a first part 104 connected to pipe P1 and a second part 106 connected to pipe P2. The part 104 comprises a tubular housing 108 containing a valve member 118 automatically urged to its closed position by spring 142. A groove arrangement 163 is formed in tie exterior of extension 116. This arrangement comprises a continuous groove 167 around the extension, two lead-in grooves 165, and two diametrically opposed notches 169 in a side of groove 167. The part 106 comprises a tube 146 connected to pipe P2 and having a rotatable sleeve 152 carrying inwardly directed bayonet pins 160. The parts 104 and 106 are removably fitable together by inserting pins 160 along grooves 165 to groove 167 so that end 156 of pipe 146 inserted in extension 116 pushes back valve member 118 to open the valve and thus establish communication between pipes P1, P2. The parts 104, 106 are locked together by rotating the sleeve 152 in either direction to bring the pins 160 into the notches 169. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the production of shaped articles from granular solids
IPC: C08K5/17
Filed: 1982-02-05
Abstract: A shaped article is prepared by molding a mixture of a granular solid, a polymerizable acrylic or methacrylic ester and a peroxide-free polymerization promoter system and comprising a tertiary amine, a cobalt soap and a carboxylic acid, and then polymerizing said ester.
Patent GB-2095987-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger and display assembly
IPC: A47G25/28
Filed: 1982-03-03
Abstract: A garment hanger, e.g. for lingerie, comprises an elongate element (2), e.g. of acrylic sheet, and has differently spaced pairs of projections (4,6) at end regions. A garment (16) with an elasticated band is hangable by locating the band over a suitably spaced pair. The upper edge of the element (2) has two slots (8) for hanging a second garment (11) by strap portions (10). Both garments (10,16) may be displayed on the hanger at once. The element (2) has apertures (12) for slidably mounting it on support rails (14) of a display stand (16). The rails (14) may have end portions shaped to prevent removal of the hangers over them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118238-A (GB)
Title: Holding strips
Inventor: FOON MARION
IPC: A41G3/00
Filed: 1982-03-24
Abstract: A series of suction cups or discs moulded in non-toxic flexible material on to one or both sides of a ridged, perforated strip or sheet, and easily detachable. The shape and size of the suction cups, thickness of base, and whether in different or uniform size per base varying according to function. These suckers are intended hygienically, temporarily and economically to hold in place: - living surfaces e.g. during surgery to avoid suturing, or cosmetically to lift sagging skin: - dressings clear of wounds or burns allowing air circulation to accelerate healing - dentures, spectacles, contact lenses: wigs, makeup or decorations without piercing or adhesives:  - any smooth surfaces together without drying or smearing - and could be useful where lightness and reusability are a consideration e.g. in space, to anchor small articles in situ. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096293-A (GB)
Title: Igniting gas
IPC: F23Q2/28
Filed: 1982-04-01
Abstract: An operating device for an electronic ignition system, for example for use in cigarette lighters, comprises a gas valve 24 having an actuating lever pivotted over an edge 18, a spark electrode 10 connected to an electronic ignition circuit 11 having a power switch 21, 22 and an operating member 12 in the form of a block of plastics material rotatably mounted about pivot points 14, 15. The operating member is rotatable about an arc through three positions as follows: (1) an "off" position in which the gas valve is closed and the power switch is open, (2) an "on" position in which the gas valve is open and the power switch is closed and (3) an intermediate position in which the gas valve is open and the power switch is open. The operating member is spring biassed into the "off" position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096337-A (GB)
Title: Microprocessor camera
IPC: B41J29/00
Filed: 1982-04-07
Abstract: A microprocessor camera has a control unit which is detachably connected to the camera body. The control unit and camera body transmit electrical signals, and no mechanical power or mechanical signals, to one another. The control unit may be incorporated in a detachable top cover, back lid, bottom cover or grip of a camera. A detached control unit may effect remote control with the aid of an extension cord (e.g. cord 6 of Fig. 3) or radio transmission/reception attachments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2100084-A (GB)
Title: Automatic station select apparatus for an FM tuner
IPC: H03J7/28
Filed: 1982-04-15
Abstract: Conventional automatic station selection apparatus for an FM tuner are liable to malfunctions caused by temperature distortion of the characteristics of electronic components. With a view to mitigating this disadvantage, an automatic station selection apparatus for an FM tuner is provided which includes reference frequency signal generator (46) which supplies a reference frequency equal to the IF frequency to the IF stage (16) of the FM tuner during a short time period upon appearance of the automatic station select indication. An output voltage from the FM discriminator (18) receiving the reference frequency signal is stored at C1 before initiation of the station select operation. When, during the station select operation, the output voltage from the FM discriminator (18) reaches the stored voltage then the station select operation is ceased, whereby correct station selection operation is performed notwithstanding the distortion in characteristics of the FM discriminator (18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2097908-A (GB)
Title: Heating water in a domestic water circuit
IPC: F24H4/04
Filed: 1982-04-16
Abstract: The system comprises a refrigerating circuit, which acts as a heat pump and includes an electric compressor (48), a condenser, a throttling element (58), and an evaporator, and a line (24, 30) for supplying liquid from supply to a user take off. The condenser of the refrigerating circuit is constituted by one section of a heat exchanger, the other section of which is traversed by the supply line (24, 30) for the liquid at the desired temperature for use. The system further includes a waste line (36) for hot used liquid, which passes in succession through one section of a heat exchanger (14) the other section of which is traversed by a feedline between a supply and the exchanger of which the condenser forms part, and one section of a heat exchanger (44) the other section of which is the evaporator of the refrigerating circuit. The whole system is contained in a parallelepiped casing (86) subdivided internally into side-by-side compartments (88, 90) hot water insulated storage chamber (26) being provided in compartment (90). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2120040-A (GB)
Title: Facsimile recorder
Inventor: LAUCKNER JOACHIM
IPC: G02F1/055
Filed: 1982-04-29
Abstract: Facsimile recorder for recording image information line by line, comprising a controllable optical component (2) with a plurality of spot elements (3) from which spots of light are directed onto a record medium along the length of a recording line. The spot elements of the controllable optical components are combined in rows of m>1 spot elements each and these k rows are staggered in a particular relationship parallel to each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125797-A (GB)
Title: Extruded plastics foam compositions
Inventor: HAHN GRANVILLE J
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 1982-08-23
Abstract: An extruded plastics foam compositions comprising 2 to 7 weight percent rubber, 0.3 to 10 weight percent nucleator, 0.1 to 1.5 weight percent lubricant, 10 to 19 weight percent blowing agent, and the remainder being at least one thermoplastic resin, which is a crystalline or amorphous polymer.